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N8 CJP

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,800 mi
Last recorded60,800 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 CJP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 60,800 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from outer hub seals

Surface corrosion to chassis outriggers

Surface corrosion to rear suspension wishbones

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,134 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,835 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,178 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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N8 CJP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N8 CJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N8 CJP registered?

N8 CJP is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N8 CJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 CJP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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